Longton Lane Community Primary School vs Oakdene Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longton Lane Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
Oakdene Primary Academy
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Longton Lane Community Primary School St Helens, North West | Oakdene Primary Academy Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1270 of 2,286 | #181 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9948 of 15,697 | #1388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 284 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Helens | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longtonlane.st-helens.sch.uk | www.oakdeneprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakdene Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 40.9).
- •Longton Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 206.
- •Longton Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while Oakdene Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Longton Lane Community Primary School better than Oakdene Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakdene Primary Academy ranks higher (85.3 vs 40.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Longton Lane Community Primary School and Oakdene Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longton Lane Community Primary School: 284. Oakdene Primary Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longton Lane Community Primary School and Oakdene Primary Academy rank in North West?
Longton Lane Community Primary School is 1270th of 2,286 and Oakdene Primary Academy is 181st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).